# Use RCON on Your Valheim Server (/docs/valheim/rcon)



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Valheim's native RCON support is **very limited**. The server responds to basic Source RCON protocol queries but doesn't expose admin commands like kick or ban through RCON. For full remote management, use the XGamingServer panel **Console** or connect in-game.

The Easiest Way: Panel Console [#the-easiest-way-panel-console]

The XGamingServer **Console** gives you direct access to your server's command input — no RCON setup required.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Console [#open-the-console]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Console** in the sidebar.

    {/* Screenshot needed: Console page */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    View server output [#view-server-output]

    The console shows real-time server logs including player connects and disconnects.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter commands [#enter-commands]

    Type commands directly into the input field at the bottom and press Enter.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Commands Available via Panel Console [#commands-available-via-panel-console]

| Command | Description                                   |
| ------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| `save`  | Force save the world                          |
| `info`  | Show server information                       |
| `quit`  | Gracefully shut down the server (saves first) |

> **For full admin commands** (kick, ban, teleport, spawn): connect to the server in-game with an admin account and use the F5 console. See [Console Commands](/docs/valheim/console-commands).

Third-Party RCON Clients [#third-party-rcon-clients]

If you want to use external RCON tools, these support Source RCON:

* **mcrcon** — lightweight CLI client
* **RCON CLI** — feature-rich command-line tool
* **RCON Web** — browser-based interface

Connect with your server's IP and game port. Note that you'll only get the limited command set above.

Why In-Game Is Better for Admin Tasks [#why-in-game-is-better-for-admin-tasks]

Most admin actions (kicking, banning, teleporting, spawning) require being on the **admin list** and authenticated in-game. RCON cannot authenticate as an admin player, so most useful commands won't work through it.

For automation (scheduled restarts, auto-saves), use **Schedules** in the panel sidebar instead of RCON. See [Scheduled Restarts](/docs/valheim/scheduled-restarts).

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Console Commands](/docs/valheim/console-commands)
* [Admin Setup](/docs/valheim/admin-setup)
* [Scheduled Restarts](/docs/valheim/scheduled-restarts)